S. Wilson not progressive rock?

CryoftheCarrots wrote: We will see in 10 years time how "your" prophesy pans out assuming I am still alive..

funny you say that... because 10 years ago... all the DT fans that inhabited this site ... like locusts.. just like SWilson fan are today.. .said the same thing when I told them their favorite was a flavor of the month and DT would be gone from popular discussion like a fart in the wind. That is what Wilson is..  he hasn't done a damn thing that will stand the test of time.  He is like a progressive 'pop star'  His fans adore him and when he shoots his bolt.. they'll move on to something else and he'll be the punchline of my jokes, as DT still is, 10 years from now (assuming I'm still alive ) with no fans that care to get riled up.



Edited by micky - June 29 2015 at 23:16

Adam Holzman,Guthrie Govan,Nick Beggs,Marco Minneman,Theo Travis mediocre !!!!!!!

Edited by CryoftheCarrots - June 30 2015 at 19:05

I think it's possible to be a fan of SW without being a SW fanboy. There are a bunch of artists I like better - many of whom I know personally. I consider myself to be a fan of his work and an admirer of his ear and taste, but cutting edge he ain't.

timothy leary wrote: micky wrote: timothy leary wrote: Grind that ax someone has to wear the white hat around here and stamp out runaway musical mediocrity and uberfanboyism in the west I doubt your negativity toward Wilson will change anything. I find it hilarious you think negativity wears a white hat. Since it appears Wilson is devoted to music I would think he will be around in ten years and he will probably still be making music.

Edited by Pastmaster - June 30 2015 at 10:36

^ Yes, my point was that not every SW fan is a rabid, maniac fanboy type. There are some people in the middle who like what he does, but don't see him as the be all end all. Like it or not, however, he's the face of this genre in terms of the mainstream. People like him who aren't necessarily diehard prog fans. Is he overrated? Perhaps, but personally, I think he's earned his acclaim and his place in the mainstream and our world. He's worked hard and stuck to his guns and its paid off. Respect where respect is due.

Never heard the word "fanboy" until of late. Do I consider myself one? Nah, he's in my top 10 of artists, just as is Porcupine Tree. but I would proudly wear that tag for RPI. 

I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Wison four times on the North American leg of his most recent tour. All of the shows were outstanding, the last night in Montreal was exceptional. The band (all exceptional musicians) was on fire, and he and the boys mixed up the standard tour set quite a bit, adding acoustic versions of "Trains" and "How is Your Life Today?",  and in addition, he road tested a new extended piece of music at this show.

tboyd1802 wrote: I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Wison four times on the North American leg of his most recent tour. All of the shows were outstanding, the last night in Montreal was exceptional. The band (all exceptional musicians) was on fire, and he and the boys mixed up the standard tour set quite a bit, adding acoustic versions of "Trains" and "How is Your Life Today?",  and in addition, he road tested a new extended piece of music at this show. Just prior to the Montreal shows he did an extended interview as part of his participation in the Montreal Jazz Fest. It is available on YouTube here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Oo9UVpHedI&feature=youtu.be Regardless of whether or not you personally find resonance in Mr. Wilson's music, I've always found him to be very well spoken, intelligent and exceptionally knowledgable about music in general, his influences and their contributions to his music, and his music within today's industry and social context. At one point in the interview the interviewer asked him if he listens to any new music himself. His response - yes, I listen to about 10 new cd's a week. My guess is that there are very few of us fans who consume this much new music ourselves. <span style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span> <span style="line-height: 1.4;">In the end, who cares what we call his music. I for one admire him and all he has accomplished over the last  quarter century, and like his music very much.</span>

Great post

If any of you think that not liking Wilson means one is against the contemporary prog scene, I am afraid you are sorely mistaken - at least if you are referring to Micky and me. I have spent the best part of the past six years supporting new bands and artists with my reviews (just click on either of the links in my signature if you want proof), and we both have spent a lot of money to attend concerts and festivals featuring mostly modern artists (including both Wilson and Porcupine Tree). So, rather offensive expressions such as the ones that appear in some of the posts above mine are out of place.

Raff wrote: If any of you think that not liking Wilson means one is against the contemporary prog scene, I am afraid you are sorely mistaken - at least if you are referring to Micky and me. I have spent the best part of the past six years supporting new bands and artists with my reviews (just click on either of the links in my signature if you want proof), and we both have spent a lot of money to attend concerts and festivals featuring mostly modern artists (including both Wilson and Porcupine Tree). So, rather offensive expressions such as the ones that appear in some of the posts above mine are out of place.

Right on Raff. I love PT but not solo SW, and I don't know where this anti new prog thinking stems  from.

Edited by SteveG - July 01 2015 at 11:39